The quadruple and quintuple helix in innovation environments (incubators and science and technology parks)

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the literature on representation quadruple and quintuple helix (QQH) in innovation environments such as incubators science technology parks (STPs). Design/methodology/approach authors used integrative review a methodological approach systematized studies regarding main research objectives; theoretical approaches; methodology study object; QQH representation, by identifying actor, performance results; additional contributions model. Findings As result, noticed lack standardization helix, but example associations community centers representatives civil society. does not have an actor that represents environment, STPs foster sustainable actions, encourage generation green companies stimulate practices among established companies. Originality/value Based changes economic social scenarios, new approaches emerge explain process, QQH. Incubators are favorable settings for interactions, according models; however, there addressing topic environments. Hence, contributes understanding existence QQH, showing how these helices were identified, addition advancing subject STPs.